Changed for the Better

A hero is someone who can make a difference in your life.  He can influence you to change for the better without noticing it. Whenever you are with him, you feel safe and comfortable. All your worries and fears are vanishing and your strength seems to appear.  Considering a person as the hero of your life is not that simple. You need to evaluate things and choose a deserving one. As for me, I choose my grandmother.

My Grandmother ( Camera 360 haha)

My grandmother is Nenita C. Casasola. She was born on May 24, 1951. She is a loving daughter to her mother, a caring older sister to her siblings, a responsible mother to her children and a thoughtful grandmother to her grandchildren. She started working at an early age to help in sustaining the lives of her siblings. Even though she wanted to go to school, she didn't have a choice but to start working. At an early age, she learned to be disciplined and independent. After many years, she met Alejandro C. Casasola and they built a new family. They had seven children and together they raise them. Even though they are poor, they strived hard so all of their children will be able to go to school. But after many years, my grandfather died and she became a widow at the age of 42. It was hard on her part since she needed to raise 7 children on her own starting that time. She was strong and giving up didn't crossed her mind and she focused on giving her children a good life. She worked hard for them until her eldest daughter, my mother, graduated and some of her children were on college already. For her, education is necessary to one’s life so value the chance when you have it. Also, she believed that not all educated people have good attitudes; it still depends on the person.

                When I was still an ankle-biter, my grandmother had been the one who always help me in different things. From the time I bathe up to the time I sleep, she was always there for me. Although my parents, aunts and uncles were also there, she was still the one who led them. There were times when I did silly things like breaking glasses just for fun. Some might lose their patience but she didn't. Instead of scolding me, she understood me as a child and she just bought new glasses made of stainless. (Less harm, less worries) During my innocent days as a child, my grandmother was the one who teach me different things aside from my mother. She taught me the values in life and the difference of right from wrong. She also sacrificed so many things during my school days. As I start going to school, I always fear that I might get scolded or something bad would happen to me. My grandmother was the one who accompany me to school and she didn't leave me because she knew that I will cry. She’ll endure the hot weather and boredom because she wanted the best for me. She sacrificed as long as I gain knowledge from school. During morning, she would wake me up and prepare everything, and then we would go to school. I never heard a complaint from her even I know everything she did were not pieces of cake. Whenever I was down in the dumps, she would show her smile and she would cheer me up so I would feel better. Whenever I have assignments, she would help me to answer them. She also praised me when I had a good performance in school. She also held her horses whenever I kept asking things with no big deal. There was also I time in school when I would receive a mind’s worth because of a contest and my grandmother was the one who went with me on stage. At home, she said, “Nako Nicole, umakyat pa tuloy ako sa stage dahil sayo.” My mother said, “Alam mo bang hindi iyan umaakyat sa stage dati pag ako o si Ryan ang may award, lagi kaming may proxy pero maswerte ka.” Aside from these, there were still many experiences I had with my grandmother which tightened our bond with each other.

                My grandmother had a big part in molding my attitude, behavior and my whole self as I start to wander in this world. Without her, I think I wouldn't be like this now. She prepared me so I can face the hard part of this world. She shaped me to a better individual who will learn to be strong in challenges and who will always remember her advices and words about life.